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Crime & Justice, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Was Dr. Anthony Tricoli another victim of Georgia’s Good ol’ Boys Cronyism?

“He is a man of integrity, strong moral and ethical character and behavior,” said former USG Chancellor Erroll Davis. So why was Dr. Anthony Tricoli removed as president of a university that…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 2, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Deal Of The Century

By Charles P. Pierce on October 30, 2014 Outside of a five-state moonshine ring, or a preacher with a taste for rubber suits and meth, can you think of a more purely Southern political scandal…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 1, 2014

Education, Watchdog Reports

Olens Denies Former GPC President Tricoli’s Contract Exists

Former GPC President, Dr. Anthony Tricoli filed RICO charges against the Attorney General and the University System of Georgia. Many statements of fact in Tricoli’s case support the need for the jury…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 1, 2014

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Root of All Evil: Four Part Series on Corruption in Georgia

Bill Simon wrote a four part series on corruption Georgia that deserves another look. Below are a few short excerpts with links to his full articles. Bill is a Republican unlike me…

Dr. Alan Wood
November 1, 2014

Education, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Request for Special Attorney General Investigation Regarding Criminal Activity within University System of Georgia Sent to Governor Nathan Deal

Below is a letter written to Governor Deal in regards to ongoing criminal activity within the University System of Georgia. It asks the Governor to request the Attorney General’s office to investigate…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 31, 2014

Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Cronyism, Copart, and Cronan

One month ago I published an article called Questions Remain on Gainesville Salvage and Disposal Sale To Copart which received a lot of attention. In fact it has now been read by over 15,000…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 29, 2014

Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Troubling Findings in Deposition of Regent Doreen Stiles Poitevint in Whistleblower Suit

In our continuing CIG Project (Corruption in Georgia) we have just been sent a transcript of a deposition by Regent Doreen Stiles Poitevint from February 8, 2010 that has remained sealed by order of…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 29, 2014

Georgia, News, Watchdog Reports

Everything Peachy in Georgia: If you live in Hall County that is..

Hall County just happens to be the home of Nathan Deal. The largest city is Gainesville which is where Deal’s Salvage yard recently leased/sold to Copart is located. I used the hybrid…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 28, 2014
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Crime & Justice, Georgia, News, Watchdog Reports

Strange Deaths Linked to Judge Jason Deal’s Actions

By Garland Favorito Dawson County officials are under scrutiny since the Sheriff’s office forcibly arrested a non-partisan videographer, confiscated her camera and returned the video with a gap that eliminated her…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 28, 2014

Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Five questions the Georgia state ethics investigation of Governor Nathan Deal’s 2010 campaign never answered

(And what we found trying to answer them) October 23, 2014 Jim Walls Add a comment The state ethics commission is a mess, its organization and reputation in shambles. It’s forked over…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 23, 2014

Crime & Justice, Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Possible Ulterior Motives in Don Balfour Indictment By Sam Olens?

On September 24, 2012 in the Superior Court of Fulton County Sam Olens, as the Attorney General of Georgia, issued an 18 count Felony indictment against Don Balfour. On December 19, 2013 Don Balfour…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 22, 2014

Crime & Justice, Georgia, News, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Gov. Nathan Deal and the Longest Corruption Scandal in Georgia History

By Bryan Long Back in 2007, Georgia Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham noticed something funny in the state budget. What he discovered would bring to light a scandal then nearly 20 years old,…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 22, 2014

Crime & Justice, Macon, Opinion, Watchdog Reports

Dallemand Defrocked

By Bill Knowles On October 9th, 2014, a date which will live in infamy, the Professional Standards Commission revoked the teaching credentials of not only former Bibb County School Superintendent Romain Dallemand,…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 20, 2014
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Georgia, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Sam Olens Spent $30.38 Million on Outside Lawyers in AG Budget

I received an email tip today likely due to a recent article I wrote entitled Meet your Attorney General Sam Olens I was less than kind to Monsieur Olens and suffice it to say…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 20, 2014

Watchdog Reports

James Risen: government crackdown on whistleblowers bad for democracy

By Morgan Till Author and journalist James Risen bores into the many costs of the so-called “War on Terror” in his new book “Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War,” out Tuesday. The toll…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 16, 2014

Georgia, Macon, News, Watchdog Reports

Reminder: Macon Open Government Symposium Oct. 17

I encourage all to attend. The info I have for the event is in a PDF at the link below. I will also upload a screenshot as well. Any and all watchdog…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 15, 2014

Education, Georgia, Watchdog Reports

Don’t Bother Appealing to Georgia Board of Regents

As Part of our new CIG (Corruption in Georgia) Project I will be looking into the powerful Georgia Board of Regents which controls a budget of over $7Billion a year. I want…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 14, 2014

Georgia, News, Politics & Elections, Watchdog Reports

Tax Cheat Copart Donating Big to Deal Re-Election Bid

The scofflaw that made Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal rich while in office is also donating heavily to support the governor’s reelection according to IRS reports. That same company owes the state more…

Dr. Alan Wood
October 14, 2014
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